DR. DALE F. NITZSCHKE INAUGURATED AS SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY'S 16TH PRESIDENT

Provost Charles E. Kupchella, center, held the presidential medallion while Board of Regents President Donald Dickerson, right, prepared to present the medallion to the 16th president of Southeast Missouri State University, Dr. Dale Nitzschke.

Gov. Mel Carnahan delivered a greeting to President Dale Nitzschke during inauguration ceremonies Thursday at The Show Me Center.

Sout heast Missouri State University Faculty Senate chairman David Naugler, left, was the mace bearer and led the presidential party during Dr. Dale Nitzschke's inauguration. About 2,500 people attended the inauguration of Nitzschke at The Show Me Center Thursday.